Articles written by Lawrence Koppy

Smith Rock offers a myriad of activities for those seeking to experience the breathtaking beauty of Oregon's high desert country.

Apr 22, 2012 - Lawrence Koppy

Key West is a unique American city that offers a bounty of experiences for travelers looking for sun, sea, and history.

Mar 19, 2012 - Lawrence Koppy

Stephen Ambrose chronicles the Corps of Discovery's epic journey, Lewis and Clark's expedition that opened the American west and forever changed history

Feb 17, 2012 - Lawrence Koppy

Determined to keep America out of Vietnam, Eisenhower denied help to the French who lost the battle of Dien Bien Phu and their colonies in Vietnam.

Apr 28, 2011 - Lawrence Koppy

In 1954 France sought American help in defeating the Vietminh at Dien Bien Phu to avoid the loss of their colonies in Vietnam.

Apr 21, 2011 - Lawrence Koppy

Designed by GM engineer Ed Cole, the '55 Chevy started the march to bigger, more powerful engines for American car manufacturers.

Apr 4, 2011 - Lawrence Koppy

This small Mexican village offers a relaxing, tropical getaway for people seeking an alternative to busy resort towns.

Mar 28, 2011 - Lawrence Koppy

Three days before being shot, Abraham Lincoln related to friends a haunting dream that was a premonition of his own death.

Mar 13, 2011 - Lawrence Koppy

Ian Fleming's timeless secret agent, James Bond, is targeted for death in this entertaining spy novel from the 007 series.

Mar 6, 2011 - Lawrence Koppy

After avenging his older brother's murder, Earp lived to see the legend surrounding his life grow larger with the passing years.

Feb 26, 2011 - Lawrence Koppy

Hitler's successor worked to keep an escape route open for refugees fleeing the Soviet Red Army's advance as World War II was coming to an end.

Feb 20, 2011 - Lawrence Koppy

The Armenian immigrant brought his country's food to San Francisco and helped improve the diet of United States soldiers during the Korean War.

Feb 14, 2011 - Lawrence Koppy

Despite numerous business failures and financial setbacks, Milton Hershey persevered to become a household name and world-wide figure in the candy business.

Feb 7, 2011 - Lawrence Koppy

"Shutter Island", based on the book by Dennis Lehane, is an engrossing film that takes the audience into a bizarre world of murder and insanity.

Jan 30, 2011 - Lawrence Koppy

The Confessio and Epistola are valuable relics of antiquity providing historians a glimpse into fifth century life and the man who was Saint Patrick.

Dec 27, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Newton's ideas provided a framework for all future scientific investigation and profoundly altered mankind's understanding of the physical world around him.

Dec 19, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Unrivalled as a true-life drama, Piers Paul Read's book stands as the ultimate saga of human survival.

Dec 11, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

The first major battle of the American Revolution was a defeat for the Continental Army and nearly spelled the end of the fight for independence.

Dec 4, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

At the outbreak of the Korean War American forces suffered devastating losses and the possibility of a military disaster loomed for Truman and MacArthur.

Nov 27, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

As a pioneer in the hospitality industry, Fred Harvey's high standards changed how travelers experienced their long journeys across America's frontier.

Nov 20, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Risking deadly doses of radiation, a group of Soviet scientists entered Chernobyl in 1989 to find out what happened to the destroyed reactor's nuclear fuel.

Nov 12, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

The beginning of the Korean War spelled one of the most disastrous periods in American military history and threatened to become a decisive American defeat

Nov 1, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

The cultural force that Elvis would become had his origins in impoverished, Depression-era America.

Oct 27, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Along with bringing literacy to Ireland, Saint Patrick was a major force in spreading Christianity throughout Europe.

Oct 6, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

In 1976 the Bulgarian artist overcame skepticism, legal hurdles, and design challenges to erect an art piece that meandered across two California counties.

Sep 27, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Nature's orderly process for reclaiming a human body is equal parts riveting, relentless, and revolting.

Sep 19, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Seeking to halt Communist expansion, President Truman committed American forces against a formidable foe in the conflict on the Korean peninsula.

Sep 12, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

J. K. Rowling's final book in the Harry Potter series is a ponderous exercise in tedium that fails to deliver on the series' potential.

Sep 7, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Experienced backpackers can enjoy the popular Lakes Basin area in the Wallowa Mountains on this four-day hiking tour.

Aug 30, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Mr. Steyn argues that Western Civilization is facing an imminent decline due to shifting demographics and appeasement towards radical Islam.

Aug 22, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Stretching across the Colorado River, Hoover Dam was one of the great engineering feats of the 20th century and forever changed the American southwest.

Aug 16, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Mexico City's historic connection to the Aztecs and Toltecs is just one reason it holds such a unique place in the nation's culture.

Aug 8, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Despite little strategic importance to the United States, Korea became the first Cold War conflict between Communist and American forces.

Aug 1, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Fort Rock, the remnants of an ancient volcano, invites travelers to explore Oregon's geologic past at a time when an ancient lake covered the high desert.

Jul 7, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Robert Bryce makes a convincing argument that a world dependent on vast amounts of energy will rely on fossil fuels for years to come.

Jun 29, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

As one of America's most significant ethnic groups, German Americans have played an important part in shaping the nation's culinary habits.

Jun 20, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Mark Halperin & John Heilemann give a behind the scenes look at what was the most interesting and exciting presidential campaign in a generation.

Jun 14, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Foods and recipes from the homeland helped German immigrants cushion their arrival in the New World.

Jun 8, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Pressure cookers have been around for years. They are a simple, economical way to cut down on cooking time while preserving the nutritional value of food.

May 30, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Critical to the future growth of Los Angeles and the state of California, the rail line was completed in record time despite many engineering challenges.

May 22, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Writer's conferences are good places for both experienced and novice writers to pitch their ideas to professionals looking for fresh material.

May 18, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Mendel's experiments showed how traits were passed from one generation to another and proved the theory of natural selection.

May 9, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

A novelty to some and occult device to others, the Ouija board's popularity has waxed and waned over the years.

May 3, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Washington sought to apply ideals of the American Revolution to his country's dealings with Native Americans. Impossible to enforce, the treaty became an abject failure.

Mar 27, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Today's familiar deck of playing cards has a history that stretches back to the days of knights and kings.

Mar 21, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

The Sixth Army's surrender at Stalingrad turned the tide on the Eastern Front. It helped determine the end of WW II and the future map of Europe.

Mar 13, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

The iconic vehicle, built for economy and simplicity, captured the free, youthful attitude of the '60's. Its legacy and popularity live on today.

Mar 6, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Garlic has been used for centuries by people around the world for cooking. It's used to accent many dishes and is easy for gardeners to grow at home.

Feb 28, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

With its roots in Mexican culture, Hawaiian slack key guitar brought a resurgence of Hawaiian culture that continues today.

Feb 21, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy

Slave leader Toussaint L'Ouverture helped defeat Napoleon in Santo Domingo which denied France a North American empire and led to American control of the continent.

Feb 14, 2010 - Lawrence Koppy